Sclerotherapy

Both in print and online, this classic resource by Drs. Mitchel P. Goldman, Robert A Weiss, and Jean-Jerome Guex provides highly practical, up-to-date guidance for the effective management of varicose veins and other vascular anomalies. It is an indispensable reference for a wide audience including dermatologists, invasive radiologists, family practitioners, vascular and cosmetic surgeons. Clearly written by global experts, Sclerotherapy, 6th Edition, helps those new to the field to gain a firm understanding of successful techniques, as well as showing seasoned practitioners how to improve and hone their skills with today’s best and newest approaches. Case studies, detailed color illustrations, and procedural videos online offer step-by-step visual guidance.
New to this edition

    Features hot topic coverage of endovenous glue and new endovenous ablation techniques, as well as updated techniques for optimal use of foam sclerotherapy and uses for solutions recently available on the market.

    Discusses new concepts for treating areas other than the legs, including rejuvenation of the hands and chest.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Anatomy

Adverse Sequelae and Complications of Venous Hypertension

Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins

Pathophysiology of Telangiectasias

Noninvasive Examination of the Patient Before Sclerotherapy

Use of Compression Therapy

Mechanism of Action of Sclerotherapy

Complications and Adverse Sequelae of Sclerotherapy

Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins

Role of Surgery in Treatment of Varicose Veins

Intravascular Approaches to the Treatment of Varicose Veins: Radiofrequency and LASERS

Clinical Methods for Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasias

Treatment of Leg Telangiectasia with Laser and High-Intensity Pulsed Light

Veno-Active drugs

Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, Voluntary Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego CA USA; Robert A Weiss, MD, Immediate Past-President, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, MD Laser Skin & Vein Institute (Private Practice), Hunt Valley, MD, USA and Jean-Jerome Guex, MD, FACPH, Président de la Société Française de Phlébologie; Trésorier de l'Union Internationale de Phlébologie, Nice, France